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Box Elder Bugs

  • What Is A Box Elder Bug?

  • Why Do I Have Them?

  • Are They Dangerous?

  • How Do I Get Rid Of Them?

  • Can I Do It Myself?

  • How Soon Can I Get Here?

  • Is The Treatment Safe?

  • How Can I Prevent This In The Future?

What Is A Box Elder Bug?

Box  elder bugs are small, black insects with distinctive red markings and flat wings that lay across their backs. An adult Box elder bug is 1/2 and inch long and feeds on ash trees, maple trees, and cherry trees, and aswell as their namesake box elder trees.

Why Do I Have Them?

Box elder bugs tend to invade homes in the late summer in search of a warm place to overwinter. They are likely to become a nuisance as the weather gets colder and they take shelter in the cracks and crevices and the warmer weather returns.

Are They Dangerous?

While they are often considered a nuisance pest,  box elder bugs do not pose a threat to your health or home.

How Do I Get Rid Of Box Elder Bugs?

Because of their ability to take shelter well  inside of a structure. Box elder bugs are difficult to get rid of. Contact L.W Pest control at the first sign of a box elder bug  infestation is the best way to eliminate box elder bugs effectively. Visit our residential pest control page to learn more about treatment options.

Can I Do It Myself?

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Due to the complicated treatment process and the amount of time required to perform these treatments, carpenter ants are not a pest homeowners typically find success in eradicating. Many do-it-yourself to rid your property of carpenter ants simply do not work, as the chemicals they use are not effective. Remember if misused or mixed improperly pesticide can be very dangerous to people and pets.

How Soon Can I Get Here?

 Contact L.W Pest Control immediately for an appointment. In many cases we respond in 24-48 hours.

Is Treatment Safe?

 L.W Pest Control  follows very stringent guidelines for the product so that it poses no threat to people, pets ,or plants. L.W Pest Control ensures that all are products are registered by the EPA and our proffessional service technicians will inform you of any specific safety measures that are required.

How Can I Prevent This In The Future?

 Box elder bug infestations are a problem in michigan, they are hard to prevent because they are determined to get in your home through crack or holes that they find. So continued vigilance and treatment as required are the usual steps.

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